Sermons on Gods Side:

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon uses John 15 to tell us why intimacy is so important. I cannot tell you where the outline came from, I have had it in my bible for years.

Years ago Father John Powell told the story of Norma Jean Mortenson: "Norma Jean Mortenson. Remember that name? Norma Jean’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Baker, was periodically committed to a mental institution and Norma Jean spent much of her childhood in foster homes. In one of those foster homes, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Walking With God"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2003

What does it mean to walk with God?

TEXT QUESTION: What does it mean to walk with God? Walking with God means to go in God’s direction. 1. God’s way is clearly Marked (1 John 2:6) "whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 2. God’s way is always the best way. (Psalm 1) "Blessed is the man ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is In Control

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 8, 2003

During that time, I discovered that when a person is able to face terrifying obstacles with the assurance that God is truly in control, an awesome sense of power, strength, assurance, and confidence begins to well up inside your heart.

God is in Control Psalm 103:19-22 I remember a particular time in my life when I was struggling a bit with discouragement, doubt, fear, and loneliness. I spent many evenings having long conversations with a close friend, to whom I poured out my heart for hours. Many times during these talks, my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19-22

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

Series 5. Everything that God gives is good and He gives us that which meets our individual needs regarding strength and victory in the trials and temptations of life.

God is Good! James 1 16-18 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18, 2 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

This is the ninth and final message in a nine part series from Colossians. It deals with giving God prise and adoration for His gifts to us.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 3: 15, 17; 4:1-2 Title: Give Thanks to God Date: August 18, 2002 Introduction: An attitude of gratitude changes everything. It will be a sweeter home when those that abide there have a spirit of thankfulness. A thankful heart is a powerful influence ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003

God has a call on our life today, as He did on Abram’s many years ago.

God’s Call Genesis 11:27-12:5 What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Ok, how about Abraham? They are the same person, only his name is Abram at the beginning of God’s work in his life. So, what comes to mind when you hear that name? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be God's Valentine

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 14, 2003

This sermon deals with God’s Love to us, Our Love to Him, and our Love to others.

BE GOD’S VALENTINE 2/10/03 1 John 4:19 We have just celebrated the Holiday referred to as Valentines Day. Some of you are still feeling the pain from the cries of your wallets. It is a time where people think of cards, candy, and flowers. It is a time when we show others that we care for them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: *other

Chosen By God

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 18, 2003

Who are we in Christ? What is our identity with Christ?

1Peter 2:9-10 I. A chosen generation A. Who is doing the choosing?God Has choosen us Picked us out. B. Deuteronamy 7:6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Deuteronomy 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 19, 2003

Seeking God is a lifelong quest for every Christian.

At the beginning of a new year, I like to get back to basics, to talk about the fundamentals of the Christian faith. What are we really doing here? Why do we get up every Sunday morning and come together with other people, to sing songs about God and listen to a talk on religion? Why do we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answers Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 20, 2003

God always answers prayer, but sometimes the answer is No, Slow, Grow or Go. Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Crowe.

INTRODUCTION ILLUS: Remember Johnny Carson? If you’re below forty, then you probably don’t know who I’m talking about. Johnny was the king of late night television before David Letterman and Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines, one of which was Carnac The Magnificent. Johnny would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chosen Of God

Contributed by Jean Morris on Jan 28, 2003

Paul was chosen by God, yet for the sake of the furtherance of the Gospel he had to suffer many things; he teaches us in the book of Philippians that we should rejoice in sufferings and anxiety, and rejoice in lowly service, with Christ as our pattern.

December 26, 1999 TRAVELER’S REST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST CHOSEN OF GOD Paul wrote Philippians while he was imprisoned in Rome. He had visited Philippi on his second missionary journey, this was some time later, and the Church seems to have been well established at the time of this writing. In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-29, 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Of God

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003

It is God that calls, it is for His purpose, to fulfill His plan.

The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 Intro: All throughout the scriptures we see God calling men and women to the work of the Kingdom, but some had very special and unique callings. Some included God Himself being very personal with people. It is God who calls, and it is for His purpose, to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 30, 2002

We hear a lot about the Love of God, and God is Love, but as God is Love His holiness demands His wrath.

THE WRATH OF GOD 1. CREATED BY SIN REVEALED IN NATURE – ROMANS 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a high school professor or a university Biology prof. who made fun of God?

Is There really A God? And Does It Matter? TEXT: Acts 2:25-26; Heb. 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there really a God? And does it really matter? 2. You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is God?"

Sunday Evening October 27, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basics” [#3] SLIDE 12 WHO IS GOD? Psalm 19 Introduction: Psalm 19 1. When David looked up and saw how beautiful that God’s creation was he burst into praise to God. 2. Down through the years men have wanted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist